X-post Help tooth pain question

I broke a tooth off last Friday, went to the dentist he put a temporary cap on there ****il my permanent one comes in)  but I am having a CONSTANT tooth ache.  I called the dentist back he said the only thing he prescribes is Ibuprofen.  I explained to him that I couldn't take that so he said just to take extra strength Tylenol.  I had already been taking taking that but hasn't even touched the pain!!

My question is>>>>  Can we take Tylenol with codeine in it?  Also is that something that causes drowsiness? 

If we can't take that does anyone have any suggestions on what to take?

MM-

I am pretty good about not taking anything but Tylenol myself...but a couple of weeks ago i had a D&C and i did take 800 MG of Ibuprofen- with no ill effects. I would not take it for an extended period of time, that is for sure- (for risk of injury to the pouch) when is the perm one coming in? I think that codeine does make you drowsy.

I think all the "good" stuff makes you drowsy. SIGH..

The perm. doesn't come in until15 days

I am suppose to be leaving on vacation tomorrow but I don't know now with this tooth

OMG-- I am so sorry....DONT take advice from me about drugs....Melissa Foster may know better than me of course with her MEDICAL training and all... i hope it gets to feeling better....that is NO GOOD AT ALL...

Aw sweetie (((Hugs)))

I would steer clear from ibuprofen b/c the drug goes into your system (systemically - meaning blood stream)  and causes the chance for ulcers to arrise.  I have a friend who took one dose and ended up with a perforation of her anastamosis (stoma) and ended up with a huge incision and emergency surgery.  NOT worth it.

I would go to the store and look for a drug called Anbesol... paint it on the tooth area and see if it helps.  More than likely it is nerve pain.  You may need tylenol #3 for a while, yes it does cause drowsiness so don't drive with it or operate machinery as they like to say ;-) It is safe to take tho with gastric bypass. 

There really isn't anything that we can take anti-inflammatory wise that doesn't give us an increased risk for bleeding and or ulcers.. so I woudl stay away from aleve, ibuprofen, motrin etc.  Sorry to say that :(

I hope u feel better soon!

Edited to add: apply ice to your cheek where the tooth is for about 20 mins with some sort of barrier between your cheek like a thin towel to prevent any frost bite.  Only for 20 mins and then reapply ever 1-2 hours as needed.  This may also help the swelling.